“The definition of food poverty is anybody who can’t afford five a day every day,” said Lizzie. “Treneere is a beautiful and friendly place with amazing people, but this is a problem here as there are not many job opportunities, making it tricky to afford food.

She provides workshops at the hub, allowing people to learn how to cook, and on Thursdays she runs an open house where anyone can get help with a range of issues.

“People can get really distressed over many different issues – lack of money, social services, and providing for a family.

One year ago: Liz Sullivan from Whole Again Communities is joined by the team renovating the Colcoombe Centre as well as pupils from Humphry Davy School and members of the town council. (Image: Greg Martin)

“So, whilst we’re funded for a specific thing, we never turn people away and invite people to come and have lunch with us, while we support people to work with as many organisations as they can.”

It’s also very important for the volunteers that they keep waste to a minimum, local families are welcome to help themselves to fresh food donations and leftover food.